Four track and field athletes from Chester Grade School and Chester High School competed in the Illinois Region K Special Olympics Spring Games Thursday, April 28, at Herrin Sports Complex. From left, Nelvin Padilla won gold medals in both of his events, the 50 meter nonmotorized wheelchair race and the softball throw. Adam Essman won gold medals in both the 100 meter run and the mini javelin throw. Brendon Essman won a gold in the 100 and a silver in the softball throw. Leslie Asbury won a gold in the 100 and a silver in the mini javelin throw. The Chester Champions Special Olympics team is coached by Lynne Gonzalez and Kellie Vansant.
Courtesy of Lynne Gonzalez